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There's a "sportsman-friendly" environment in New Zealand with a positive attitude towards hunting. An unspoiled nation in the South Pacific with an abundance of game animals and no natural predators.

New Zealand has year round hunting for big and small game. Lush valleys, rolling green hills and magnificent mountain alps towering above dense forests. The ultimate in big game hunting for "World Class" trophies. Spectacular natural habitat for upland game birds and water fowl. "Free and Wild" as well as "Game Ranch" hunting available. The trout capital of the world. Discover pristine jade colored streams and rivers teeming with massive rainbow and brown trout. A wonderland for Deep Sea fishing.

The non-hunter, or the hunter who wishes to take "time out", can be pampered with spas, massages and beauty treatments in New Zealand's famous hot thermal pools. The ultimate family holiday!

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               New Zealand Game Animals
New Zealand Big Game Animals

Sika Deer - Best time to hunt is February through September. The rut runs in April and May. Typical trophy Sika has 8 points (4x4). They are exciting and challenging to hunt.
Red Stag - Large antlered deer resembling an Elk. Best time to hunt is February through September. The Rut/Roar runs from late March to late April. Typical trophy Red Stag has 12 points (6x6). This is one of the most popular game animals to hunt in the South Pacific.
Fallow Deer - Smaller than the Red Deer, with flat antlers resembling those of a Moose. The rut runs from early April to late May. Its being an extremely wary animal always makes it a challege to hunt.
Rusa Deer - Similar in size to the Red Deer. Best time to hunt is March through December, the rut runs July and August. Typical trophy has 6 points (3x3). Exciting and rewarding to hunt.
Sambar Deer - Best hunting is April through December. The rut runs July and August. Typical trophy has 6 points (3x3). This is a very large deer, larger than the Red Deer.
Other Deer Species - Available to hunt are the Wapiti Bull (Elk), as well as the Whitetail Buck.

New Zealand Alpine Animals

Himalayan Tahr - Found on the "The Southern Alps". The Rut runs from May though August however for the best hides and neck capes, April through August is the best time. Known as the "King of the Mountain" in the Southern Hemisphere, it is one of the most difficult to hunt and sought after trophy animals in the world.
Alpine Chamois - Found above the timber line in the steepest terrains and hunted all year round. The rut runs April through June. They are always alert and extremely quick which makes them challenging and exciting game to hunt.

New Zealand Other Game

Feral Animals - Also available to hunt are Wild Rams (recognized by Safari Club International as a South Pacific species) which are a great addition to any hunter's collection. The Feral Goats and Billy Goats have great trophy appeal. Popular with bow hunters.
Wild Boar - A popular game animal and a challenge to hunt. They are often hunted with a bow, or a knife, using trained hunting dogs.
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